Writing a LETTER/EMAIL

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- Thank you so much for inviting me. I'd love to go! - Thanks so much for the invitation. I'll definitely go!

ACCEPT Sally's invitation. (2)

- I'm terribly sorry that I lost your book. - I'm really sorry about losing your book.

APOLOGISE to Sally. You lost her book. (2)

- Why don't we meet at the cinema at 5 p.m.? - How about meeting at the cinema at 5 p.m.? - How about we meet at the cinema at 5 p.m.? - Shall we meet at the cinema at 5 p.m.?

ARRANGE to meet her at the cinema. (5 p.m.) (4)

- Why don't I pick you up at your house at 5 p.m.? - How about I pick you up at your house at 5 p.m.? - If you'd like, I can pick you up at your house at 5 p.m. - Shall I pick you up at your house at 5.m.?

ARRANGE to pick her up later. (her house, 5 p.m.) (4)

- Unfortunately, I can't see you this weekend. You see, I'm going to the wedding.

BAD NEWS: Tell her you can't see her this weekend, and say why (your aunt's wedding).

- Hi Sally, - Dear Sally,

Beginning: Say hello to your friend Sally. (2)

- Oh, and another thing, I wanted to tell you about my new bird. - Anyway, did I tell you about my new bird? - Anyway, I thought you might be interested to hear about my new bird.

CHANGE the topic / NEWS: Talk about your new bird (3)

- Anyway, I wanted to ask you if I could borrow your bike. - Anyway, I was wondering if I could borrow your bike. - By the way, could you possibly lend me your bike?

Changing the topic: Ask to borrow Sally's bicycle (3)

- That's terrible news about losing your dog. - I'm so sorry to hear that you lost your dog.

Comment on Sally's BAD news. She lost her dog. (2)

- That's fantastic news about your prize. - I was so pleased to hear that you won a prize. - I was so excited to hear about your prize.

Comment on Sally's GOOD news. She won a prize. (3)

- I can't wait to hear from you. - I look forward to hearing from you! - Write back soon!

END your letter by talking about hearing from her, soon! (3)

- I can't wait to see you. - I look forward to seeing you soon! - I hope to see you soon!

END your letter by talking about seeing each other, soon! (3)

- See you soon - All the best - Best wishes - Take care - Lots of love

ENDING: Say goodbye (but do NOT write "goodbye" or "bye bye"!!!) (5)

- You see, I've signed up for a race, but my bike is broken.

EXPLAIN why you need her bike. (You've signed up for a race / Your bike is broken)

- You see, I need to do a project about Egypt at school.

EXPLAIN why you need her book. (For a project)

- Well, that's all for now. - I look forward to seeing you soon. - I can't wait to see you / hear from you. - Write back soon.

FINISH the letter nicely. (5)

- Why don't you ask your teacher for help? - Why not ask your teacher for help? - In my opinion, you ought to ask your teacher for help. - Have you thought of asking your teacher for help? - You should ask your teacher for help. - The best thing would be to ask your teacher for help. - It might be a good idea to ask your teacher for help. - You'd better ask your teacher for help.

Give Sally ADVICE. (She should ask her teacher for help). (8)

- How are things? - How are you? I hope you're well.

Introduction: Ask Sally how she is (2)

- Thanks for writing. - It was really great to hear from you.

Introduction: Thank Sally for writing, etc. (2)

- May I please borrow your book about Egypt? - I was wondering if you could lend me your book? - Would you mind lending me your book? - I need to ask you a favour. Could I borrow your book about Egypt?

MAKE A REQUEST: ASK Sally to give you her book about Egypt for a short time. (4)

- If you'd like, I can buy you another one.

OFFER to buy Sally a new book. (1)

- Do you fancy watching a film at my house later? - Why don't we watch a film at my house later? - Why not come to my house to watch a film later? - How about watching a film at my house later? - Would you like to come to my house later to watch a film? - Shall we watch a film at my house later?

SUGGEST an activity (watch a film later) (6)

- Thanks so much for sending me the lovely gift. - Thank you so much for sending me the wonderful gift.

THANK her for the lovely gift she sent

- YOUR NAME (SIGNATURE)

The last thing you should write is.... (1)

- Thanks so much for inviting me, but unfortunately I can't go.

You CAN'T ACCEPT Sally's inviation.


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